Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum systems. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for breakthrough research, including access to 128-qubit processors and exclusive partnerships with NASA and IBM Quantum. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your most ambitious projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and secure government/industry grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with low-level quantum hardware control systems
- Proven ability to secure research funding (NSF, DARPA, or corporate)